While the main efforts of DRBC staff are centered around managing and protecting the shared interstate waters of the Delaware River Basin, they also care about helping out in our local communities. DRBC staff recently volunteered at the Mercer Street Friends Food Bank in Ewing Township, N.J., helping sort and prepare food donations for distribution to hunger reliefs programs all throughout Mercer County, N.J. Our team of volunteers came ready to work, but also delivering gifts: about a dozen bags of non-perishable food items collected by the entire DRBC staff.

The Mercer Street Friends Food Bank is the leader of the community's response to hunger, offering prevention programs and annually distributing over two million pounds of privately- and government-donated food to a network of 60 shelters, soup kitchens, and food pantries. In addition to running the food bank, Mercer Street Friends also offers a free preschool and many programs for youth, adults, and parents.

Staff enjoyed and appreciated the experience, learning about the invaluable work of Mercer Street Friends and how it is an essential partner in the community, dedicated to helping impoverished and at-risk families and individuals. During the holiday season and all throughout the year, DRBC staff are proud to do their part to help those in need.